The members have learned to draw or paint with the brush held in the mouth or with the toes and have all been deprived of the use of their hands by illness, injury or birth defect.
The formation of the Association in 1956 gave all members the opportunity to completely support themselves through sales of paintings reproduced as cards, calendars and other items.
The artists themselves elect a Management Board from the member artists to manage their organisation.
Their work is offered to you on artistic merit and value for money from MFPA only.
"Your support keeps us productively employed."
"Your appreciation of our work inspires us to create art for you to enjoy."
"Your purchase and additional order are really appreciated by us."
"You make us proud to earn our own living."
"Your satisfaction is our concern."
Mat Jamil Bin Ramli was born on 22nd March 1984 with his hands deformed. He uses his foot to draw and paint.
Mat Jamil is a self-taught artist who started to paint at the age of seven.
He was a former Paralympic sportsman representing the state of Terengganu.
Ng Ah Kwai was born without his arms and at the age of 16. He began to teach himself to draw and paint with his right foot.
He has received two high ranking awards for his untiring publicity work in the promotion of art. They are "Tokoh Pekerja" and the " Vocational Award".
Razali Bin Rohani was born on 22nd August 1983 without his arms. He uses both legs to get things done with includes drawing and painting.
He was taught the fundamentals of painting and subsequently developed his skills. The works of the foot painter reveal his talent.
Siti Aishah Bt Yacoob was born on 4th February 1975 with both of her hands deformed. She uses her foot to draw and paint as well as to carry out her daily chores.
Her hobbies are to write and paint.
She is in featured at the Primary Year 6 school textbook.
